By Chris

April 7, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

What a THUG this guy is! He, like most black rappers, gets into trouble with the law and then gets to be in a movie? What a joke! I am sure he will be back in jail soon though for another weapon or drug charge. Either that or he will end up like some of the other black rappers who are murdered. Funny how you never see things like that with white singers.

By I Know What You Mean

April 7, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

I wish T I would give VICK his attorney name and phone number.

By I Know What You Mean

April 7, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

I wish that TI would give VICK the name of his attorney and phone number

By Nunya

April 7, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

First of all rapping and singing are different, and secondly how come everything is a Black or White thing? People need to grow up. There are good and bad in every race.

By Ms King

April 7, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Give me a break!!! What is really going on in the entertainment world????? I just don’t know what to say … TI in another movie? It took everything I had to sit through ATL, and the 15 seconds you saw him on screen in AMERICAN GANGSTER does not mean he is ready for yet another role in a major crime film.

HE IS A LIAR and HE HAS DISAPPOINTED so many fans … Is Hollywood even thinking about that? Who is going to rush out and see this film … besides members of his immediate family.

But, knowing TI, he will probably buy every ticket for every show at most of the theaters around the ATL so the numbers will look good.

I AM OVER TI … The music industry needs to be over him as well!

By SUPERSTAR

April 7, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

It must be nice to break the law and then get rewarded. I agree with Chris’s comment.

By ed

April 7, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

chris, i really hope you’re just saying that to get people all riled up. i wish there could be just one ajc blog that’s not followed up by a bunch of bigoted b.s. Good for T.I.

By Canes

April 7, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

This is no different than when a woman appears in a sex tape, and all of a sudden she is offered millions.

Good can come from bad situations. He still has to do his time in the joint, however his star status prevented him from recieving more time. He is lucky and I hope he doesn’t slip again.

By FRED

April 7, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

CHRIS white singers/actors/actresses do just about the same stupid things they get themselves into just like any other race your just HATING because he’s now appearing in a movie, T.I. had his day in court pled guilty of his crime and now has to do the time if these movie producers want him in their movie why do you have to SPIT all over it I’ll tell you why you just hate to this man get ahead despite what he pled guilty to. STOP HATING!! and bring race into it.

By ESA

April 7, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

To me it is no different then white actor Tim Allen getting arrested for selling drugs then having a hit sitcom. Then Rober Downey Jr. a convicted drug addict how many movies has he done since being arrested multiple times. What is good for the goose is good for the gander, Chris get over it white privledge is dying my friend.

By SCBird

April 7, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Surely Amy Winehouse, Courtney Love, Kid Rock, or Eminem have NEVER been arrested….No way Chris!

By Neil

April 7, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Chris, most black rappers do not always get in trouble, and as far as any getting murdered well its been a long time since that happened. T.I may have had his troubles, but he has made for that by doing better in the community and by his family. Let that man make his money and stop HATING!!!!!!!!!!!!

By die hard TI fan

April 7, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

LOL @ the haters

If anything $$$$ and having the right lawyers matters

If you were in the same situation - you would be screaming entrapment but i wouldnt have take the deal because the bodyguard’s story has more holes than Lake Lanier!

A man gotta earn a living somehow.

It a shame that Atlanta still has it shares of Jim Crow mind set Hillbillies for residents

Get your shine on!

If you are not the problem then be the solution!

By Lis

April 7, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Ms. King

TT doesn’t have to buy the movie tickets to make ratings go up - just in case you don’t know - T.I. is “KING OF DA SOUTH”…Now get over it & ya’ll should be proud of him to be in the ATL……come on show some Southern hospitality…

By frank

April 7, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Chris…you are just angry that the “White A Way” did not apply in this scenario. Get over it because TI could probably buy and sell you!

By Ramona

April 7, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

That will be a wonderful thing for THE KING OF THE SOUTH…b/c every time someone falls that does not mean they cant get back up!!!! He was young when he made his mistakes, he grew up, served his time, messed up again and has now realized this is real life and not the movies…The grown man that he has turned into now is ready to stand up and take charge and be the best person HE know he can be…GOOD LUCK!!!

By KJAM

April 7, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Chris and Superstar how ignorant you both are! Haven’t you heard of Linsey Lohan & Brittany Spears; the last time I checked they were both still whacked out WHITE singers/actresses. They aren’t the only ones I can list for you, there are more White actors, singers, etc… getting in trouble than there are black. Check your facts before you blog. You both are too ignorant for words. We’re in 2008, come out of the 1960’s and join us you dumb @sses.

By D

April 7, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Young Buck had the best QUOTE!

“Get a GOOD LAWYER AND PAY’Em they commission”…. T.I whats you lawyer’s name I gotta beat a murder?!?!?!?

By Roc

April 7, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Can someone say Lindsay Lohan, Brittany Spears, Winona Rider, Robert Downey Jr., Hugh Grant, Eminem, and Paris Hilton (to name a few)? Kurt Cobain and Jerry Garcia had a criminal record. Even a couple of the Beatles had arrest records. What say you?

Let’s see. Your puny little mind is so predictable. Now, you’re going to claim that they were arrested for minor things and T.I. was arrested for gun possession by a felon. Woooooooooooo.

Well to some, the fact that a felon can’t possess a firearm (can we say 2nd Amendment) is bogus. Either we need to rehabilitate criminals and restore their rights when they pay their debt to society or stop being intellectually dishonest with society and say jail is useless and absent any redeeming qualities.

To say that a felon shouldn’t be able to possess a weapon is a rude and crude generalization. If your kid decides to have a party and has enough pot to share with his friends, he could become a felon. Should his rights be forever taken away? If he just turned 19 and sleeps with a girl that is one day away from her 16th birthday, he’s a felon (even though she said she was 17). Should he lose his constitutional rights? Its non-sense!

I say that T.I. should pay his debt to society and return to a normal life. The same life that any other American citizen has the right to enjoy. Go ahead and make that money. If the movie looks good and has good reviews, I’ll check it out.

By KJAM

April 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Chris and Superstar how ignorant you both are! Haven’t you heard of Linsey Lohan & Brittany Spears; the last time I checked they were both still whacked out WHITE singers/actresses. They aren’t the only ones I can list for you, there are more White actors, singers, etc… getting in trouble than there are black. Check your facts before you blog. You both are too ignorant for words. We’re in 2008, come out of the 1960’s and join us you dumb @sses.

By David

April 7, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Chris you sound like you have a little bit of a racism issue. You must not have known any better and grew up in ignorant, redneck south Georgia……

By Neil

April 7, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

You know it’s comments like Chris’s that shows we still have a long way to go. When are we going to stop looking at things in a BLACK and WHITE situation and start seeing people as human beings? I for one is sick and tired of this racial separation BS!!!!!!!!!

By Ms King

April 7, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

So how many times can someone just flat out LIE to you … and you rush to the store to buy their CDs and stand in line to see a film they are in!!!!

PLEASE!!!!

King of Da South!!!! Yea, he looked like a KING that day when he was standing there looking all pitiful!!!

What ever happened to just telling the truth?????????

TI wanted everyone to rush out an buy those CDs (which I did, thank you very much) … but he don’t care about you or me, and could care less about how we feel about him.

How could he care about his fans??? “I can’t wait until I am proven innocent” … I believe he said that!!!!

“This is a big mistake …” was another lie he told.

Don’t you get tired of folk just lying to you?

By K-DAWG

April 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

GOD doesn’t see COLORS! I thought all men were created equal according to our “fore fathers” lol. When will we stop playing the race card? People make mistakes in life and only GOD can judge them for their actions so relax and love your brother. Thats whats wrong with the worl now, we need more LOVE!! Congrats to TI and I wish you much more sucess

By Toni

April 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

When it’s all said and done, He who has the money walks, and he who is “broke” does the time. How else can you explain a “CONVICTED FELON”, getting off so easy. At the very least,your parole is revoked and you head back to jail. Well, normally you would anyway. And get this…He’s a ROLE Model.. JOKE OF THE DAY !!!

By Yolanda

April 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

This issue here is that we as MAN want to judge another when we can’t look in the mirror at own self. For so long Black people have been held down by stereo types just like the comments Chris made. For centuries white people have gotten away with crimes that are hidden and never spoken about. Whether it be Actors, Singers, or POLITIANS. It’s unfortunate that T.I. was blessed and hadn’t noticed that he didn’t have to live in his past any more because God has brought him into his future. Some times we need to be shaken a little to see the growth. All of the comments about black and white should be kept out of it because it has more to do with knowledge. When you know better you do better. When you can look in the mirror at yourself and correct your life that’s when you can come back and make comments about T.I.’s because I’m sure your world isn’t perfect Mr. Chris. Throw the stone only when you can hit yourself back with it…. Peace out!

By K-DAWG

April 7, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

GOD doesn’t see COLORS! I thought all men were created equal according to our “fore fathers” lol. When will we stop playing the race card? People make mistakes in life and only GOD can judge them for their actions so relax and love your brother. Thats whats wrong with the worl now, we need more LOVE!! Congrats to TI and I wish you much more sucess

By Chris

April 7, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Looks like “ROC” and “KJAM” are the ones with racial problems. What is so funny is that when white celebs get into trouble, it is because they were drunk, out partying, etc. Yet when blacks do, it is for gangs, shootings, murder, etc. Do you morons not see the difference? 90% of you blacks also supported Vick, the thug who killed many dogs. What is wrong with you? Furthermore, look at athletes. How often do you see a white athlete in trouble compared to a black one? Especially in the NFL! When a white person speaks the TRUTH, it is called racist. So funny. So if I say almost all murders on the news each night in Atlanta are commited by black thugs is that a racist comment? N O P E because it is the truth.

By Ms King

April 7, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

I am not judging TI … because there is not enough BLOG space to successfully accomplish that task.

But all I do know is … TI gave up the 411 on somebody or something.

There is no way a convicted felon with weapons of mass destruction found in his private residence with some Mission Impossible “thumb print” weapons storage closet in his bedroom will get one (1) year and a day!!!

It just don’t happen that way …

So you might want to investigate that before you tell me and others that TI is a stand up kinda guy!!!!

We are talking about the same individual that created an alter ego so he could be more THUGGISH!!!! He was raised in Bankhead … how much more thuggish can you be?

The truth is the light … and everything comes to the light sooner or later.

By Toni

April 7, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

GOD also said “Thy shall not Kill”, so I guess he was buying weapons and silencer for the ole ‘BACK YARD BBQ’ Think people/ think, Money walks/ Broke A$$ regular folk do TIME….

By Desiree of Atl

April 7, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Who are you to be the Judge of someone because of they’re career. Are you mad cause your paper(money) is not like his. He has done alot for our community, he has donated his time and money to help better provide our youth in sports and academics. So once again I ask you what have you done for your community or someone who you know nothing about. We all make mistakes in our lives but we can’t judge the next man or woman only GOD can.

yours truely, Ms. Desiree Roberts Atlanta,Georgia

By Desiree of Atl

April 7, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Who are you to be the Judge of someone because of they’re career. Are you mad cause your paper(money) is not like his. He has done alot for our community, he has donated his time and money to help better provide our youth in sports and academics. Mr. Chris So once again I ask you what have you done for your community or someone who you know nothing about. We all make mistakes in our lives but we can’t judge the next man or woman only GOD can.

yours truely, Ms. Desiree Roberts Atlanta,Georgia

By Yolanda

April 7, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Thanks K-Dawg :-) That’s the part I left out…because I was typing so fast. God doesn’t see colors….I love all my brothers and sisters no matter the color… that’s why I was pointing out that White people (if you want to stay politically correct) have done just as much as black folks, but it’s never really talked about… Too bad we have to say Black and white… Why can’t I say that chocolate hershey brother, or that clear colored inside of a coconut sister… LOL :=) Thanks for adding that touch..

By Subject2Change

April 7, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Yeah I agree with Chris. All of these black rappers get into trouble and then make a movie. When white people break the law they just become politicians…………..or even the President of the United States.

By JJ

April 7, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

The bottom line as far as I am concerned is that TI is a convicted felon who owned/tried to own some very serious fire power. HE SHOULD BE IN PRISON TODAY!

By Miss Dyme

April 7, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

To all of you HATIN ass prejudice MF’s please get a life and stop worrying about his. Yeah he has made some mistakes in life but he’s human just like you so therefore he is not perfect. Speaking on behalf of him F*** YALL HATERS!!

By Yolanda

April 7, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

You people are amazing!! the ones that want to point the finger…and judge. I sure hope you don’t get caught with a fire weapon or worse end up committing a more significant crime. I am threw with it :-) thanks for allowing me to voice my opinion…and I honestly respect every one else’s… Take care…

By Joe Jr

April 7, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Enough is enough. The comment BY Chris is totally unacceptable. Just becuase the man was arrested on gun charges doesn’t mean that he will do it again. That comment is racially motivated and I think you are a racist. It happends in Hollywood everyday with the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and of course Mel Gibson and I think that is something you all forget about. Ok the man bought guns/ they drive drunk (THEY BOTH KILL)! SHOULD THEY BE REWARDED? I think that truth is to you and whoever agrees with By Chris’s statement is that T.I. aka Clifford Harris is a young black man with more money than you and I think You can’t stand it. Let him serve his debt to society and then take a look at the man he becomes before you throw him under ther bus.

By netta12

April 7, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

I agree Chris, the entertainment business and sport’s business needs to stop rewarding bad behavior. But do not make this a black and white issue. Robert Downey, Jr. is white and he has been in an out of jail and rehab for drugs and he always lands on his feet somehow in movies and television. In fact he has the biggest movie of the summer coming out this year. So the industry is the problem not the color of one’s skin.

By Shawty

April 7, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

If I was one of T.I.’s friends I would be really worried right now. No one gets that much of a break without cooperating.

By Yulanda

April 7, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I told U…TI is Loved..I am so HAPPY for U TI..As well As not suprized for U..To be expected he’s a Libra Man..Any and All things work out for Libra folks..Duval County Checking Out…

By Yulanda

April 7, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

To the lady that posted her comment before me..Listen,not sure if U know how the system works..TI PAID his bond N FULL which means..NO one should have asked him ANYTHING about anyone..Duval County checking out.So no need for his friends to be afraid..Darlin..Money TALKS always..

By Voice of Reason

April 7, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Comments like Chris’s and other nay-sayers just proves my point that I make to alot of black youth. They don’t want to see us make any money. Or catch a break. I didn’t see any of you complaining about Lindsey Lohan’s short sentence or even Nicole Ritchie’s or for that fact Paris Hilton. So please, don’t look down your pointed little noses and judge that man because he has fantastic lawyers. Anytime an African-American is put into position to make a little more money than them, it upsets them. And by them I mean racist bigots like Chris and the other people that choose to talk about T.I. and all other non-whites because they may catch a break here and there. Hell, caucasians have been catching breaks since this country was founded.

I have no problem with Caucasians. I actually love them. It’s just the idiots like Chris that I’m having to teach and warn our black youth about today.

Do us all a favor Chris. Take a long walk off of a short pier!

By JAQUE

April 7, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Everybody has something to say negative. CHRIS for example makes it very clear that he/she is a bigot. I’ll do you some better. Why is Keifer Sutherland still doing TV? Why is Robert Downey Jr doing Iron Man? Why is Martha Stewart doing TV and Macy’s endorsements? Why is marv Albert still commentating after being convicted of Sexual Assault? Why is that jerk from Girls Gone Wild not friggin’ in jail still? EVERY RACE HAS ITS LAWBREAKERS. YOU ARE THE REASON RACISM STILL EXISTS.

By Canes

April 7, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Slap on the wrist sentence!

Fame or snitch? Which is it?

By such haters

April 7, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

I am glad for TI. Tupac got in trouble and still was an icon for young youth. To be young is to make mistakes. We give these guys millions and expect them to forget where they came from. Vick and TI are no different. They got the money but still kept the friends. In an industry where everyone is out to get you, I can’t be surprised they did not leave their “homies” alone along with the Thug Life.

I like TI. I also think he can do wonders for the world. I have great hopes and aspirations for him. Like everyone else I was MAD when he got arrested. But as other bloggers have said, many a man who was young and got in trouble ended up changing the mental concious of a generation.

GO ahead TI! Can’t wait to see the movie.

By Boots

April 7, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

You guys speak the truth: white performers have all kinds of problems. However, they usually don’t go around shooting at each other —- killing each other because one comes from the east and the other from the west.

Whatever you may think: T.I. is afraid somebody is after him or his about to start a freakin’ was with all the weapons he’s accumulated —- a veritable a**.

And, he’s a convicted felon.

Anyway, go at it guys and keep it real —- whatever the heck that means.

Adios!

By Nee

April 7, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

To Chris: “Funny how you never see things like that with white singers.”

There are lots of “white singers” or entertainers who get in to trouble with the law. ie. George Michael and Willie Nelson to name a few. Its not a black thing. Its a character thing. People make bad decisions period.

By KDUB

April 7, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Thanks! I mean really, big up to the H’s. U know who you r. I’m not even gonna repeat his/her name. One day you will b judged as well. Jus keep that in mind my mellow fellow- GOD runs this right’chea!!! Don’t worry about the next man, handle you & then it won’t be all this RA-RA. One Love my righteous beautiful nation under 1 GOD

By Truth Teller

April 7, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

The ol’ “Don’t Snitch” mantra works well and carries some pretty stiff consequences for the insignificant street thug.

But, when “The Man” hears the key turn on him, he wants to make a deal and sings like a canary.

“Wannabee Thugs” who talk big, posture and flex their muscle when they’re with their gang —- but fold like a cheap suit when they’re all alone!

By Wall Street

April 7, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Chris,

I for one would like to thank you. Here’s why: I’m an Atlanta native, 28 year old black man and I just want you to know that you motivate me. You’re the reason that I’ve worked so hard to become successful on Wall Street. (as an aside I assure you that I paid more in taxes to the Feds than you made in salary this year). I love the way presumptious, ignorant white people look at me in the airport when I’m in the first class check-in line while they wait in an endless line for coach.

Since you don’t know, YOU are the reason why so many black people support Vick. It’s because you make these things matters of race. You would never say, “how come white male politicians keep getting caught up in sexual scandals?. They all have Ivy league degrees and should know better. Maybe all white men just can’t control themselves”…you see, your generalizations and conclusions are really a product of your ignorance, nothing else. I’m very critical of Vick but I’ll still support him because of bigots who say, “what’s wrong will all black people?” I am glad that TI has enough money to buy his freedom the way any other wealthy person can.

And there is actually a funny irony about you’re observation that TI will actually be rewarded for his indiscretions (and I agree with you). White people listen to / buy more hip hop and go see more movies than anyone other race. If TI remains popular enough to make it on the big screen in Hollywood, than it’s simply because white people still support him…no other reason. If they stopped then he couldn’t sell records or make a hit movie.

So here’s to TI on the big screen. Here’s to Vick in an NFL jersey for the 2010 season. Here’s to your dying breed of white bigotry that makes racial generalizations out issues that have been caused by 400 year old socioeconomic inequalities! I’m happy to say that you are a dying breed Chris. So most of all, here’s to you because you motivate us all to become empowered enough so that you’re bigotry has to stay hidden cowardly on blogs instead of out in the open(but be careful - you don’t want your black boss to see you typing such thoughtless racism).

By Wall Street

April 7, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Chris,

I for one would like to thank you. Here’s why: I’m an Atlanta native, 28 year old black man and I just want you to know that you motivate me. You’re the reason that I’ve worked so hard to become successful on Wall Street. (as an aside I assure you that I paid more in taxes to the Feds than you made in salary this year). I love the way presumptious, ignorant white people look at me in the airport when I’m in the first class check-in line while they wait in an endless line for coach.

Since you don’t know, YOU are the reason why so many black people support Vick. It’s because you make these things matters of race. You would never say, “how come white male politicians keep getting caught up in sexual scandals?. They all have Ivy league degrees and should know better. Maybe all white men just can’t control themselves”…you see, your generalizations and conclusions are really a product of your ignorance, nothing else. I’m very critical of Vick but I’ll still support him because of bigots who say, “what’s wrong will all black people?” I am glad that TI has enough money to buy his freedom the way any other wealthy person can.

And there is actually a funny irony about you’re observation that TI will actually be rewarded for his indiscretions (and I agree with you). White people listen to / buy more hip hop and go see more movies than anyone other race. If TI remains popular enough to make it on the big screen in Hollywood, than it’s simply because white people still support him…no other reason. If they stopped then he couldn’t sell records or make a hit movie.

So here’s to TI on the big screen. Here’s to Vick in an NFL jersey for the 2010 season. Here’s to your dying breed of white bigotry that makes racial generalizations out issues that have been caused by 400 year old socioeconomic inequalities! I’m happy to say that you are a dying breed Chris. So most of all, here’s to you because you motivate us all to become empowered enough so that you’re bigotry has to stay hidden cowardly on blogs instead of out in the open(but be careful - you don’t want your black boss to see you typing such thoughtless racism).

By Wall Street

April 7, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

Chris,

I for one would like to thank you. Here’s why: I’m an Atlanta native, 28 year old black man and I just want you to know that you motivate me. You’re the reason that I’ve worked so hard to become successful on Wall Street. (as an aside I assure you that I paid more in taxes to the Feds than you made in salary this year). I love the way presumptious, ignorant white people look at me in the airport when I’m in the first class check-in line while they wait in an endless line for coach.

Since you don’t know, YOU are the reason why so many black people support Vick. It’s because you make these things matters of race. You would never say, “how come white male politicians keep getting caught up in sexual scandals?. They all have Ivy league degrees and should know better. Maybe all white men just can’t control themselves”…you see, your generalizations and conclusions are really a product of your ignorance, nothing else. I’m very critical of Vick but I’ll still support him because of bigots who say, “what’s wrong will all black people?” I am glad that TI has enough money to buy his freedom the way any other wealthy person can.

And there is actually a funny irony about you’re observation that TI will actually be rewarded for his indiscretions (and I agree with you). White people listen to / buy more hip hop and go see more movies than anyone other race. If TI remains popular enough to make it on the big screen in Hollywood, than it’s simply because white people still support him…no other reason. If they stopped then he couldn’t sell records or make a hit movie.

So here’s to TI on the big screen. Here’s to Vick in an NFL jersey for the 2010 season. Here’s to your dying breed of white bigotry that makes racial generalizations out issues that have been caused by 400 year old socioeconomic inequalities! I’m happy to say that you are a dying breed Chris. So most of all, here’s to you because you motivate us all to become empowered enough so that you’re bigotry has to stay hidden cowardly on blogs instead of out in the open(but be careful - you don’t want your black boss to see you typing such thoughtless racism).

By James

April 7, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

It’s a d—-n shame that ANYONE can get special privilages from the crimes that are committed, based on the fact they have money and can pay their way out. Regardless of their race.

If T.I. was a regular guy, he could have at least been facing 10 years. But no, all he had to do was to pay a little money to the corrupt court system, say I”m sorry, and all is forgiven. What a joke!

Don’t forget what happen to Dallas Austin. Over in another country, with cocaine. Everyone in Atlanta, running around in Atlanta trying to save his a-s. And he comes back to Atlanta scott free!

It’s not about what you know, but who you know and how much you can pay out.

By Voice of Reason

April 8, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Well said Wall Street. I especially liked the don’t let your black boss see you typing statement!

By Malik

April 8, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

It’s killin’ me to read that some people think that if someone commits a crime then their life should basically end. Why shouldn’t T.I be allowed to act ? There’s a long list of celebrities that have continued acting despite felonies. So what if he’s not an Oscar worthy actor, the people making movies want to make money and many times big name celebrities are added to a cast to help in that manner. Also for those that saw “ATL”, T.I is not that bad of an actor. I’ve seen much worse. Besides he’s not straying too far out of his element in these movies anyway. Quit all the hating people, especially all the bigots. Get a life !!

By Keep it real! From Ohio

April 8, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Relax my People!

Chris and superstar will come to realize one day that we do not look-up too! Idolize,worship people no matter what color or race they are!

Each person should only be responsible for themselves! Don’t let your racial mis pride give instill negative thoughts about anyone!

This system is set-up for the rich so if you are red,purple or brown with loot you will get off!

So don’t worry be HAPPY!

By Ray

April 8, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Some people get rewarded for breaking the law! A poor b******* would be rotting in jail!

By Sheenika

April 8, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

** MAN YALL NEED TO STOP HATIN ON MY BOY T.I YALL JUST MAD CAUSE YALL NOT HIM STICK A DICK IN YA HEAR AND F*** WHATCHA HEARD

By DON DON

April 8, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

*To Chris “What a thug this is” * - Way to go pulling the race card. HATER! That’s why T.I. is shinning in your face. You would love to see a black man down. Well, Big UP’s to all you haters. Keep the motivation coming!

By Michele

April 8, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Interesting enough…Chris and Superstar conveniently forget about some of the negative images “white folks” put out. I guess if I had to choose from 2 evils I would rather have drug/gun charges verses kidnapping, molestation & raping our children, oh don’t forget it’s the man of the cloth that’s doing most of it. Shall I go on? So, Chris let’s talk about those generalizations since you’re so fed up.

This is a simple case of a celebrity being able to buy his freedom and if you choose to be upset about anything it should be that. Keep in mine “white” celebs do that exact same thing. Of course you don’t want to start naming names.

By WOWAJC

April 8, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

The real problem here is the AJC…..I notice they always put up blogs on articles the have race as an undertone. STOP RACE BAITING AJC! Everyone should pay attention to what this paper is doing.

By tiffbet1

April 8, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

First of all, all of this judegement that is being placed on someone needs to stop. All of the racist remarks are ignorant. Ms. King made a statement as to what T.I. did to get the lesser sentence that he got, but if you are not God Almighty you can’t say what a man did, if you are not in their brain,mind, soul, or spirit, or even in the same courtroom (and even with being in the same courtroom you probably wouldn’t know) then you have no right to say anything. I mean, true enough we are all entitled to ur opinion… but when you speak it make sure it is close to fact. As far as what has been done by black rappers… true in the past we have had some problems, and altercations.. but in the present so have alot of entertainers… be it black, white, hispanic, korean, chinese, etc…. Remember “Judge not less ye be judged”, and as far as this movie for T.I. I am glad for one to see him continuing on with his career… the man has a family that he is trying to support, and while you just look at the negative that has happened in my culture with the rappers… also look at the good because we do have… Jeezy’s, T.I.’s, Chingy’s, Ludacris’s, etc…. shall I keep going that have and still is giving back to the community… so don’t just concentrate on the negative because you will miss all the good that “WE” as blacks have done…..

By tiffbet1

April 8, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

First of all, all of this judegement that is being placed on someone needs to stop. All of the racist remarks are ignorant. Ms. King made a statement as to what T.I. did to get the lesser sentence that he got, but if you are not God Almighty you can’t say what a man did, if you are not in their brain,mind, soul, or spirit, or even in the same courtroom (and even with being in the same courtroom you probably wouldn’t know) then you have no right to say anything. I mean, true enough we are all entitled to our opinion… but when you speak it make sure it is close to fact. As far as what has been done by black rappers… true in the past we have had some problems, and altercations.. but in the present so have alot of entertainers… be it black, white, hispanic, korean, chinese, etc…. Remember “Judge not less ye be judged”, and as far as this movie for T.I. I am glad for one to see him continuing on with his career… the man has a family that he is trying to support, and while you just look at the negative that has happened in my culture with the rappers… also look at the good because we do have… Jeezy’s, T.I.’s, Chingy’s, Ludacris’s, etc…. shall I keep going that have and still is giving back to the community… so don’t just concentrate on the negative because you will miss all the good that “WE” as blacks have done…..

By tiffbet1

April 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

First of all, all of this judegement that is being placed on someone needs to stop. All of the racist remarks are ignorant. Ms. King made a statement as to what T.I. did to get the lesser sentence that he got, but if you are not God Almighty you can’t say what a man did, if you are not in their brain,mind, soul, or spirit, or even in the same courtroom (and even with being in the same courtroom you probably wouldn’t know) then you have no right to say anything. I mean, true enough we are all entitled to our opinion… but when you speak it make sure it is close to fact. As far as what has been done by black rappers… true in the past we have had some problems, and altercations.. but in the present so have alot of entertainers… be it black, white, hispanic, korean, chinese, etc…. Remember “Judge not less ye be judged”, and as far as this movie for T.I. I am glad for one to see him continuing on with his career… the man has a family that he is trying to support, and while you just look at the negative that has happened in my culture with the rappers… also look at the good because we do have… Jeezy’s, T.I.’s, Chingy’s, Ludacris’s, etc…. shall I keep going that have and still is giving back to the community… so don’t just concentrate on the negative because you will miss all the good that “WE” as blacks have done…..

By Wake Up

April 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

The people who are comparing TI to other white entertainers like Spears and Lohan, the guy that said it’s like a girl selling a sex tape, or just the TI lovers are all idiots. HE BOUGHT AUTOMATIC WEAPONS!!! Wake up. If my white @ss got caught doing that I would be in jail for 5 years. Since he’s got money and he’s from Atlanta where the goverment is crooked and there is more reverse racism going on he gets a slap on the wrist.

By K

April 8, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

His crime cannot and should not define his career. TI still is a talented Hip Hop artist and I love his music. What he did was wrong and he owned up to it and he has to pay the price the judge sentenced him to. I can’t speak on his acting because I didn’t care much for ATL and didn’t want to see AG…so if the movie catches my attention I will go see it, I don’t care who is in it. The thing is, stop making it about blacks and whites because that’s nto the issue. The word “thug” gets thrown around and I bet you can’t tell me what it is without looking it up or making up some bull. Vick was talented and I liked him for his talent. What he did, does not define his abilities. WTF…come on folks…tear down these racial walls…

No “we” don’t have a long way to go…BIGGOTS have a long way to go…

By mp

April 8, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Hey Chris,

It’s not like Madonna, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Kid Rock and Tommy Lee have been nominated for sainthood.

By tiffbet1

April 8, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Wake Up….

I have been in Atlanta all my life, and for one… what you said about your white *&% getting caught with Automatic Weapons, how you would be sitting in jail for 5 years…. “YES” you would if you don’t have the “Deniro”, and as far as crooked government in Atlanta… it is in more favor of the whites than blacks…. just some food for thought…..

By See the Big Picture

April 8, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

You all are feeding from Chris’hand just as he planned. For all we know he could be black. You all know that there are blacks that hate on each other. If he’s not black then he’s just another stupid racist that hides behind blogs. He probably was breasfeed by his aunt or sister!!

By the doctor

April 8, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

The reason that TI, and other marginally talented rappers, not musicians, get roles is because of the idiotic nature of Americans. With the influx of Black Cinema more and more bad actors are going to be making bad films. The public will line up to see them because the media has warped the black communities minds into thinking that they are supporting some great cause. Seriously, If rappers are musicians then what instrument do they play and what key are they “singing” in? When did mumbling over the same four bar melody become music.
Black entertainers have found a niche, making black movies for black people. Think about the discrimination…how many white people are in Tyler Perry’s films? What if I, a white man, decided to start making “whites only” films with an all white cast, and production company. Selling the film to only white parts of town.
It is just funny to me how the black community complains about not being accepted by society, when THEY want to segregate themselves from the world. The black entertainment industry today is a racist joke. BLACK entertainment for BLACK people. They don’t want the publics respect, the want the white man’s money. Nouve Riche

By the doctor

April 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

The reason that TI, and other marginally talented rappers, not musicians, get roles is because of the idiotic nature of Americans. With the influx of Black Cinema more and more bad actors are going to be making bad films. The public will line up to see them because the media has warped the black communities minds into thinking that they are supporting some great cause. Seriously, If rappers are musicians then what instrument do they play and what key are they “singing” in? When did mumbling over the same four bar melody become music.
Black entertainers have found a niche, making black movies for black people. Think about the discrimination…how many white people are in Tyler Perry’s films? What if I, a white man, decided to start making “whites only” films with an all white cast, and production company. Selling the film to only white parts of town.
It is just funny to me how the black community complains about not being accepted by society, when THEY want to segregate themselves from the world. The black entertainment industry today is a racist joke. BLACK entertainment for BLACK people. They don’t want the publics respect, the want the white man’s money. Nouve Riche

By totally agree

April 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

I agree about the black rappers. They should be more like the white singers and go thru rehab 3-6 times. I guess a drug addict is better.

By baldtexan

April 8, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

To Chris, you’re an asshole. Look at ALL THE WHITE TRASH,ie eminem, and ALL THE OTHER WHITE WANNA BE BLACK SINGERS. AMY Winehouse. You prick. I bet you understand that lingo. You prick.

By clos

April 8, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

” Funny how you never see things like that with white singers.” hey home boy the only differance between white singer and people like us is that white singer aren’t ment to survive in the street, they don’t know what it is to struggle. you just mad cause your neither here or there…..so shut your trap chris. if that was the case Emimen would be in the same boat his white and…….

By baldtexan

April 8, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

TI, YOU GO. YOU JUST GO. DO YOUR THING. MAKE YOUR HATERS YOUR MOTIVATORS. GO AND MAKE MORE MILLIONS AND LET THESE WHITE, RACIST ASS PEOPLE LOOK AT YOUR SUCCESS. TI, WELL TO ALL YOU WHITE TRASH RACIST, HE HAS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, A MANSION, LUXURY AUTOMOBILES, NOT CARS AUTOMOBILES. CHRIS AND YOU OTHER RACIST F*******, you all probably have a car.ie, TOYOTAS OR MINIVANS. TI, WEARS PRADA, LOUIS VUITTON, MICHAEL KORS, DIAMONDS UPON DIAMONDS, AND HE TAKES CARE OF HIS FAMILY. WHAT? LOOK AND SEE. RECOGNIZE. TI MAD HAVE MADE A MISTAKE BUT HE’S PAYING FOR IT. MAYBE NOT TO YOUR LIKING BUT HE’S DOING WHAT HE NEEDS TO DO. HE IS A RICH THUG. HOW ABOUT THAT….I SAY ALL THIS TO LET YOU KNOW, TI DOES NOT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE LIKE THE RACIST THINK. I WILL GO SEE THE MOVIE IN SPITE OF CHRIS AND THE OTHER RACIST BIGGOTS THAT READ THIS. i SAW A NASTY WHITE LADY EAT OF SOMETHING AND LEAVE IT THERE. AFTER SHE PICKED OFF WHAT SHE WANTED. DAMN YALL WHITE FOLKS IS NASTY. i PULLED HER UP ON IT TOO. JUST TO LET HER KNOW SHE WAS WHITE AND NASTY. SHE PROBABLY CALLED ME A N**** LIKE YOU RACIST F******* DO BUT GUESS WHAT, I DON’T GIVE A SHYT. TI,MAN DO YOUR THING AND CONTINUE TO BE BLESSED.

By baldtexan

April 8, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

MARTIN LUTHER KING……..

By Tamara

April 8, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

TO CHRIS: You should leave your racist thoughts inside that pea brain of yours. If you would try to think before writing or speaking, you would see white “singers and especially the actors and actresses” have HANG UP’s just like the next person. REHAB is a vacation to them!

By Tamara

April 8, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

TO SUPER IDIOT, OOPS! I MEAN SUPERSTAR: **YOU WISHED YOU WERE A STAR AND HAD HALF THE TALENT AS TI!

I AM SURE YOU AND CHRIS BOTH ARE JUST LIKE MANY “WHITE PEOPLE” WHO LOVE LISTENING TO RAP AND R&B!!

By TEE

April 8, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

I have read through this whole blog and I’ve seen pastures with less bs in them. T.I. doesn’t deserve to be judged by anyone EXCEPT the judicial system and that is exactly what has happened. I am not saying that what he did wasn’t wrong- because it was. He knows he was wrong and he has had his day in court. Regardless to what he received as punishment- he has had his day in court. He was able to pay the outrageous fees that his lawyers charge and they did their jobs- he plead down and received less time- so what- it happens everyday.

Ms.King said, and I quote “he grew up on Bankhead- how much more thuggish can he be?”. Well I personally take offense to that. I was raised in Marietta, but a large portion of my family ( my daddy, and my best friend ‘s who are twins and happen to be my cousins) DID grow up on Bankhead and let me just tell you that everyone from that side of town is not thuggish nor do they claim to be. My daddy is an immensely talented man that “grew up on Bankhead”, has never been to jail, bought, sold, or done drugs and just got his first ticket last year. My best friend’s have never been to jail, both have families, education, jobs, homes, etc. And there are plenty of others from Bankhead that are very successful. Stop with the assuming- you have probably never even been on Bankhead.

And to the doctor- Tyler Perry’s next film will have white people playing major parts- so get it right before you start making comments. Of course he marketed to his people first- whites didn’t readily accept his “madea” concept and would not have flocked to support his plays or movies- as brilliant ( especially “Why did I get Married” ) as they were. But he is ready for a crossover audience and is taking steps to do that. I can’t tell you how many movies have starred whites only and it really doesn’t even matter- just know your facts before you speak.

I’m not even going to comment on the other ignorance that I have read today. I will just leave you with a concept that my granny hipped me too years ago- we shouldn’t really be concerned with other people in any capacity because what they eat don’t make you S@*t. Now that’s real.

By baldtexan

April 8, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

TO THE DOCTOR, WTF. OPRAH WINFREY. A BLACK BILLIONAIRE, BILLIONAIRE, BILLIONAIRE, BILLIONAIRE. A BLACK BILLIONAIRE. HOW MANY AND FOR HOW LONG HAS THERE BEEN FILMS, MOVIES, COMMERCIALS WHERE YOU SEE THE ONE TOKEN BLACK. GO F******* YOURSELF WITH A BLACK DILDO. ONCE YOU GO BLACK YOU CAN’T GO BACK. TYLER PERRY IS A FRIEND OF MINE AND I APPLAUD HIS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT BLACK ACTORS. FEMALE AND MALE. MAYBE HE SHOULD PUT A TOKEN WHITE IN HIS MOVIES. AND BESIDES THAT, MOST OF YOU WHITE, PALE, AND OTHER WANNA BE BLACK WILL GO AND SEE HIS MOVIES TOO. OH YEAH, BLACK MILLIONAIRE, MILLIONAIRE, MILLIONAIRE AND SOON TO BE BILLIONAIRE, BILLIONAIE, BILLIONAIRE WILL JUST HAVE MORE OF YOU MONEY. GO TYLER. MILLIONAIRES…..BLACK MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES. WHAT? YOU F*******.

By tony

April 8, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

the man went to court and was sentenced.He didn’t give out the sentence, so why the hate. i don’t see any complaints about the barbie bandits sentences.let’s be real we would all want the lightest sentence we could get if we commited a crime or our kids were in this situation. So shut up!!!!!!

By tony

April 8, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

the man went to court and was sentenced.He didn’t give out the sentence, so why the hate. i don’t see any complaints about the barbie bandits sentences.let’s be real we would all want the lightest sentence we could get if we commited a crime or our kids were in this situation. So shut up!!!!!!

By fulton

April 8, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

EVERY BLOG HERE COMES DOWN TO THE VERY SAME ISSUE EACH TIME; Race is always the problem and race is always the cure. What a bunch of morons…

By T.I. get your $$$

April 9, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Chris and Superstar,

Its peckerwoods like you that keep racism alive and well…..go back to your trailer parks and scr$w your mom and sisters!!

By Pop

April 9, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

The Doctor,

90% of YOUR films are WHITE….duhh People that look like YOU are the biggest consumers of rap music…tell your kids to stop buying the CD’s and concert tickets if you want rap music to go away…lol

It’s 2008 sir, the 1930’s and ‘60’s are LONNNNG GONE!!

Why don’t you move to North Dakota buddy??